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personal projects

Locki app logo

Locki Social Productivity App

2025–2026

Built and shipped a consumer-facing productivity app from scratch, owning product design, engineering, and iteration end-to-end.

Social iOS app centered around focus sessions and accountability — combining stopwatch-based tracking with posts, streaks, and leaderboards.

see project
T10 Advantage website screenshot

T10 Advantage College Consulting

2025–2026

Launched a results-driven college consulting initiative emphasizing clarity, strategy, and student outcomes.

College admissions and test-prep initiative targeting high-achieving students focused on structured strategy, personalization, and measurable outcomes.

see project visit site ↗
FASCA logo

FASCA National Student Org

2021–2026

Co-founded and led a national student organization, focusing on scalable operations, leadership development, and community impact.

Multi-chapter cultural organization operating across 20+ chapters with national-level coordination and leadership training.

see project instagram ↗

More on the way.

new projects coming soon

photography

A selection of personal work — moments captured between the code.

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Starfield Library Seoul
Seoul · Korea
Starfield Library
NYC Skyline at dusk
New York City
Skyline at Dusk
Temple lantern Taiwan
Taiwan
Temple Lantern
Ruins of St Pauls Macau
Macau
Ruins of St. Paul's
Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco
San Francisco
Golden Gate
Palace of Fine Arts San Francisco
San Francisco
Palace of Fine Arts
Bukchon Hanok Village Seoul
Seoul · Korea
Bukchon Hanok Village
Night market lantern Taiwan
Taiwan
Night Market
The Venetian Macau canal
Macau
The Venetian
Old brick alley at night Taiwan
Taiwan
Old Street, Midnight
Haedong Yonggungsa Busan coast
Busan · Korea
Haedong Yonggungsa
Ocean sunset
Ocean City
Ocean Sunset
Gyeongbokgung Palace Seoul
Seoul · Korea
Gyeongbokgung Palace
LA sunset from Griffith Observatory
Los Angeles
Griffith Observatory
Rocky coast Busan Korea
Busan · Korea
Sea Rocks
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portrait
Golden Hour
portrait
The Laugh
event
Reception
portrait
Candid
event
Stage Light

about me

Derek Hu

Derek Hu

Math & Computer Science · Duke University

Interested in building social and medical impact startups. When I'm not playing tennis or out doing travel photography, you can find me on another side quest or cooking something in the dorm kitchen. My life experience has motivated me to try and make a positive impact through my work. Let's create something unforgettable together.

Languages

Java, Python, C++

Mobile Dev

Swift, SwiftUI

Data & Visuals

Excel, PowerPoint, Data Analysis

Product

Product Thinking, Consulting

Technical Skills

  • Java, Python, C++
  • Swift & SwiftUI
  • App Development
  • Data Analysis
  • Git & GitHub

Areas of Expertise

  • Product Thinking
  • Consulting
  • Creating Professional Visuals
  • PowerPoint & Excel
  • Public Speaking

Interests

  • Travel Photography
  • Portrait Photography
  • Tennis
  • Social Impact Startups
  • Medical Impact Startups

contact me

derek.hu@duke.edu
240-784-6513